Cranberry extract/D-mannose

Recurrent UTI.

Cranberry extract is produced from the berry fruit of a North American evergreen shrub. Cranberry extract is acidic and can interfere with unwanted bacteria in the urinary tract. Cranberry extract is also believed to act as a diuretic ("water pill").

Cranberry extract (as juice or in capsules) has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in preventing symptoms such as pain or burning with urination. Cranberry extract will not treat the bacteria that causes a bladder infection.

Other uses not proven with research have included: urination problems caused by an enlarged prostate; reducing urine odor to improve quality of life in people with urinary incontinence; or healing the skin around the opening of a urostomy (a surgical opening formed to direct urine away from the bladder).

It is not certain whether Cranberry extract is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Cranberry extract should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Cranberry extract is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Cranberry extract may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

• This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Diabetes patients - Use a form of Cranberry extract that is sugar-free.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this product during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Stir evenly & drink 1 sachet diluted in 100 mL water every morning for 10 days.

Use Cranberry extract as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Cranberry extract may be taken as the juice or as capsules or tablets containing the dried Cranberry extract powder.
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking this product is recommended.
• Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
• Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
• If you miss taking a dose of Cranberry extract for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cranberry extract.

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What other drugs will affect Cranberry extract?

none known.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Cranberry extract and call your healthcare provider at once if you have:

• continued pain or burning when you urinate;

• vomiting, severe stomach pain; or

• signs of a kidney stone--painful or difficult urination, pink or red urine, nausea, vomiting, and waves of sharp pain in your side or back spreading to your lower stomach and groin.

Common side effects may include:

• upset stomach;

• nausea, vomiting; or

• diarrhea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.